Meanwhile, concerned witnesses were able to notify police about the incident and Zenati was arrested at 2:15 a.m. on Lawrence Avenue near the Kennedy Expressway, police said.

Zenati, who is from Algeria but has a last known address in the 5200 block of North Reserve Avenue, was ticketed for driving on a revoked license, leaving the scene of an accident, negligent driving and striking a pedestrian, all misdemeanors. Police said he was also wanted on a warrant out of LaSalle County.

Police said he has several arrests on his record, including one for leaving the scene of another crash in 2006.

Zenati said he was afraid of the victim, according to a police report. Two witnesses said it did not appear that Zenati meant to hurt the victim, according to the report.

Zenati went through bond court on Saturday and is being held at the Cook County jail.